First Art Project

 

A Juicy Masterpiece

Today was a big day for Lachlan. He had his first experience as an artist! This experience came about as he was eating a strawberry for the first time today. We use a mesh feeder so he can gnaw away at the fruit safely without the worry of large chunks breaking off. It was hilarious as he initially just began sucking on the strawberry providing us with very interesting sounds effects. After about fifteen minutes he decided he had enough. He became very curious when he noticed all of the red juice left on his high chair tray. I too was curious to see what he would do with this new discovery. He didn't disappoint. As expected he got his little hands into the mess and started finger painting beautiful strawberry swirls all over the tray. I figured since his hands were a mess, why not get the feet involved. It was a great opportunity to introduce those cute little feet to some paint. I hadn't made any footprints with him yet so I was looking forward to the project. I quickly went into the kitchen and mixed together my homemade recipe for 'baby paint.' It is quick, easy and cheap! I prepare as follows:

All Natural Baby Paint
        Flour 
        Water
        Food Colouring ( I use Queen All Natural Colouring found at the grocery store which consists of plant  extracts.)

Directions: Spoon some flour into a bowl and add a little water at a time until you achieve your desired consistency. If using as a finger paint, thicker is better. Next, mix in food colouring. It is that simple!

I made up a green paint and applied it to Lachlan's feet with a paint brush. He was giggling and smiling so much when he felt the brush on his little feet. It must have really tickled! A great activity for sensory development. It's easiest to have two people when doing this. My husband held bub while I pressed his foot onto the paper. Heel to toe is the easiest and gives better results. If you are by yourself, sit bub in a high chair to brush paint on the foot. Put the piece of paper on a sturdy surface such as a clipboard or book and press foot on paper while he is sitting. If using a high chair, make sure he is strapped in securely and try removing the tray so his view won't be obstructed and he can watch the whole process. He will be intrigued to see what on earth you are doing with his feet!

        First 'Foot Prints'